CPSC2007-08-14
Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Hazard
Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product.
Sold at
Toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30.
Affected count
About 7.3 million play sets (This recall was first announced in Nov. 2006)
Injuries reported
Since the previous recall announcement, Mattel has received more than 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose. There had been three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Additional-Reports-of-Magnets-Detaching-from-Polly-Pocket-Play-Sets-Prompts-Expanded-Recall-by-MattelDon't want to check this manually?
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